Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
7
Last inspection
May 15, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 2
Taco Bell currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on May 15, 2026 found 2 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 7 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-Critical
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Latest Inspection Details
May 15, 2026
- Date
- May 15, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 7
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 2 (1 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
May 15, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 3, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 14, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Taco Bell has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: May 2026 and January 2025. Its latest score was 7, lower than its January 2025 score of 12.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Taco Bell's latest score: 7
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taco Bell's current NYC health grade?
Taco Bell currently has a A grade.
When was Taco Bell last inspected?
Taco Bell was last inspected on May 15, 2026.
What was Taco Bell's latest inspection score?
Taco Bell's latest inspection score was 7 points.
How many violations did Taco Bell have in its latest inspection?
Taco Bell had 2 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Taco Bell located?
Taco Bell is located at 1665 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11212.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50104598
Last updated: June 26, 2026